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“Only the probability, and not a prima facie showing, of criminal activity is the standard of probable cause.” State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685 (1975) (quotation and brackets omitted).

In determining whether probable cause exists, the magistrate considers the search warrant application, supporting affidavit, and any oral statements made under oath by the applicant.

State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975) (probable cause to search is not the same as probable cause to arrest).

“Probable cause to search exists if a [person] of ordinary caution would be justified in believing that what is sought will be found in the place to be searched.” State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975).

“Probable cause to search is not the same as probable cause to arrest.” State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975).

State v. Ball, 124 N.H. 226, 231, 471 A.2d 347, 350 (1983); cf. State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975).

that what is sought, if not contraband or fruits or implements of a crime, will “aid in a particular apprehension or conviction.” ’ ” State v. Marcotte, 123 N.H. 245, 248, 459 A.2d 278, 279-80 (1983) (quoting State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975)).

To obtain a search warrant, the police must show that at the time of the application for the warrant there is a substantial likelihood of finding the items sought; they need not establish with certainty, or even beyond a reasonable doubt, that the search will lead to the desired result.” State v. Marcotte, 123 N.H. 245, 248, 459 A.2d 278, 279-80 (1983) *74 (quoting State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975)) (citations omitted).

To obtain a search warrant, the police must show that at the time of the application for the warrant there is a substantial likelihood of finding the items sought; they need not establish with certainty, or even beyond a reasonable doubt, that the search will lead to the desired result.” State v. Marcotte, 123 N.H. 245, 248, 459 A.2d 278, 279-80 (1983) (quoting State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975)).

will aid in a particular apprehension or conviction.’” State v. Sands, 123 N.H. 570, 603, 467 A.2d 202, 223 (1983) (quoting State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975)).

*766 Furthermore, “probable cause to believe that a person is guilty of a crime does not always constitute probable cause to search any property belonging to him.” State v. Maxfield, 121 N.H. 103, 106, 427 A.2d 12, 14 (1981) (quoting United States v. Spearman, 532 F.2d 132, 133 (9th Cir. 1976)); see also State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975); 1 W. Ringel, Searches & Seizures, Arrests and Confessions § 4.1(a) (2d ed. 1983) (probable cause to search is not the same as proba

will ‘aid in a particular apprehension or conviction.’” State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975) (citations omitted); see State v. Marcotte, 123 N.H. 245, 248, 459 A.2d 278, 279-80 (1983); see also Zurcher v. Stanford Daily, 436 U.S. 547, 556-57 & n.6 (1978).

that what is sought, if not contraband or fruits or implements of a crime, will ‘aid in a particular apprehension or conviction.”’ State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975) (citation omitted) (quoting Warden v. Hayden, 387 U.S. 294, 307 (1967)); see Zurcher v. Stanford Daily, 436 U.S. 547, 556-57 & n.6 (1978); see also State v. Comeau, 114 N.H. 431, 434, 321 A.2d 590, 592 (1974).

Zurcher v. The Stanford Daily, 436 U.S. 547, 556 (1978); State v. Doe, 115 N.H. 682, 685, 371 A.2d 167, 169 (1975); People v. Superior Court, 150 Cal.